Home / 512.16-706.44-335.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 706.44 and 335.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 706.44 and 335.40 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 706.44 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/706.44 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 706.44 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 236,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,939.98/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.